Mechanical Simulation Trainee

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the conditions of the comfort and well-being of all passengers! With more than 110,300 employees and a turnover of €16.4 billion, we are proud to have been the market leader in automotive suppliers for a century.

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Versión Mejorada en Español

Título del Puesto: Practicante de Simulaciones Mecánicas (CAE)

División: Iluminación Automotriz

Ubicación: Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, México

Descripción del Puesto: ¿Te apasiona la ingeniería y la validación virtual? Nuestra división de Iluminación Automotriz te invita a formar parte de nuestro equipo de vanguardia como Practicante de Simulaciones Mecánicas (CAE). Serás clave en el desarrollo de productos innovadores, utilizando herramientas de simulación para predecir y optimizar el comportamiento de nuestros diseños antes de que existan físicamente.

Perfil del Candidato Ideal

Formación Académica: Estudiante activo de los últimos semestres de Ingeniería Mecánica o Ingeniería Mecatrónica.

Intereses Académicos: Fuerte inclinación por el Diseño Asistido por Computadora (CAD) y la Ingeniería Asistida por Computadora (CAE).

Experiencia Deseable: Familiaridad, aunque sea académica, con software de Análisis por Elemento Finito (FEA).

Áreas de Interés y Desarrollo Técnico

Buscamos a un futuro ingeniero con una gran curiosidad por: Ciencia de los Materiales y su comportamiento. Simulaciones mecánicas (análisis estructural, de vibraciones, de impacto). Simulaciones térmicas y transferencia de calor. El proceso de inyección de plástico y su simulación.

Competencias Clave (Soft Skills)

Inglés Avanzado/Fluido: Comunicación efectiva indispensable para colaborar con equipos globales (100% requerido).

Sólidos Fundamentos Técnicos

Excelente comprensión de los principios de la mecánica, termodinámica y materiales.

Experiencia Relevante (Deseable)

Se valorará cualquier experiencia previa (proyectos, prácticas) en la industria automotriz.

Mentalidad Innovadora

Genuino interés en la tecnología, la automatización y la mejora continua de procesos.

Lo que Ofrecemos

• Experiencia Práctica de Alto Nivel: Capacitación y experiencia real en software líder en la industria como Ansys (Mecánico y Térmico), Moldflow (Inyección de Plástico) y CFD (Dinámica de Fluidos Computacional).
• Entorno Global: Colaboración diaria con equipos de ingeniería internacionales.
• Desarrollo Profesional: Inmersión total en el ciclo de desarrollo de nuevos productos para la industria automotriz, desde el concepto hasta la validación.

Tus Responsabilidades

Colaborar activamente con el equipo de diseño y desarrollo mecánico en la validación de componentes. Preparar, ejecutar y analizar resultados de simulaciones mecánicas, térmicas y de flujo de inyección de plástico. Generar reportes técnicos con los hallazgos y proponer mejoras de diseño basadas en los resultados de las simulaciones. Participar en las revisiones técnicas de los nuevos proyectos en desarrollo.

English Translation

Job Title: Mechanical Simulation (CAE) Intern

Division: Automotive Lighting

Location: Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

Job Description: Are you passionate about engineering and virtual validation? Our Automotive Lighting division invites you to join our cutting-edge team as a Mechanical Simulation (CAE) Intern. You will play a key role in developing innovative products, using advanced simulation tools to predict and optimize the performance of our designs before they are physically built.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Educational Background: Active student in the final semesters of a Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering degree program.

Academic Interests: Strong focus on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE).

Desirable Experience: Academic or practical familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.

Technical Areas of Interest and Development

We are looking for a future engineer with a deep curiosity for: Materials science and their behavior. Mechanical simulations (structural, vibration, and impact analysis). Thermal simulations and heat transfer. The plastic injection molding process and its simulation.

Key Competencies (Soft Skills)

Advanced/Fluent English: Effective communication is essential for collaborating with our global teams (100% required).

Solid Technical Fundamentals

Excellent understanding of mechanical, thermodynamic, and materials principles.

Relevant Experience (Desirable)

Previous experience (projects, internships) within the automotive industry is highly valued.

Innovative Mindset

A genuine interest in technology, automation, and continuous process improvement.

What We Offer

• High-Level Practical Experience: Hands-on training and real-world experience with industry-leading software such as Ansys (Mechanical & Thermal), Moldflow (Plastic Injection), and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics).
• Global Environment: Daily collaboration with international engineering teams.
• Professional Development: Full immersion in the new product development lifecycle for the automotive industry, from concept to validation.

Your Responsibilities

Actively collaborate with the mechanical design and development team on component validation. Prepare, execute, and analyze the results of mechanical, thermal, and plastic injection flow simulations. Generate technical reports with findings and propose design improvements based on simulation results. Participate in technical reviews for new projects under development.

Job: R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization: Mechanical

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Trainee (duración determinada) (en formación)

Job Type: Trainee / Internship

Job Posting Date: 2026-05-28

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo:

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

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